UK Regulator Blocks Microsoft’s $69 Billion Takeover of Activision Blizzard Over Cloud Gaming Concerns

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has blocked Microsoft’s proposed $69 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard. The move comes after concerns were raised about the impact the acquisition would have on the growing cloud gaming market. Activision Blizzard is one of the world’s largest video game companies, with popular titles such as Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and Candy Crush under its belt. Microsoft, on the other hand, is a major player in the tech industry, with its Azure cloud platform being a key area of growth for the company. The proposed acquisition would have given Microsoft access … Continue reading UK Regulator Blocks Microsoft’s $69 Billion Takeover of Activision Blizzard Over Cloud Gaming Concerns